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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 783.78 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 783.78 and 157.22 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 783.78 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/783.78 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 783.78 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 123,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,225.89/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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